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The Henson Trust and Trustee Considerations Resource Page

Thank you for joining us for the P4P Henson Trust and Trustee Considerations Webcast. Below is a list of actionable tips, links, and resources relevant to the topics discussed. We hope you find this information useful. 

 

3 TIPS TO TAKE ACTION AFTER THE WEBCAST

  1. If you are planning to leave money in your will to someone who is currently or will in the future be receiving ODSP for income support, you should review your existing will, especially if it is more than a few years old. Is it still appropriate? Does it include a trust for your beneficiary? Or do you need to plan to update it?
  2. If you don’t have a will, or need to update your will, you can use this worksheet to help you as you prepare to create or update your will. This worksheet is part of our coming update to the Safe and Secure book, Ontario Edition, created in partnership with PooranLaw and generously supported by the Law Foundation of Ontario.
  3. Consider having a conversation with other family members, like grandparents, who may also be planning to leave a gift in their will for your family member to make sure they are aware of how that gift might impact ODSP benefits. You can share the resources below with them.

 

PLANNING NETWORK RESOURCES   

The Henson Trust
An important financial and legal planning tool for families caring for a loved one with a disability.  


Action Guide:  Understanding the Roles and Responsibilities of Trustees
Understand the roles and responsibilities of being a trustee for an individual with a disability.

The Ontario Disability Support Program
Learn how to qualify and then apply for the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP).


 
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
 
PooranLaw
PooranLaw has many great resources about estate planning, trusts, and other disability planning subjects. 
 
Frequently Asked Questions about the Henson Trust
PooranLaw provides more information specifically about the Henson Trust on their website.
 
Inspiring Possibilities:  Estate Planning Guide
Community Living Ontario, in partnership with PooranLaw, has developed a comprehensive estate planning guide for families planning for a beneficiary with a disability.
 
PRESENTER CONTACT INFORMATION
Brendon Pooran, Pooran Law
info@pooranlaw.com

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